311 mix rock, rap, reggae and funk into their own unique sound. After years of consistent touring, 311 have developed a reputation as one of the hardest working, most influential and most entertaining live bands in the U.S.
311 have released ten studio albums, one live album, one greatest hits album and three dvd's - and have sold over 8.5 million albums in the U.S. Seven of their albums have reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Sales Chart...and 9 of their singles have reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Alternative Rock Radio Chart (including the #1 singles Down, Love Song & Don't Tread On Me. Along with Amber, All Mixed Up, Come Original, Creatures For Awhile, Hey You, and Sunset in July).
311’s newest album, Universal Pulse, released in Summer 2011, was produced by Bob Rock, mixed by Chad Sexton and debuted at #7 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart.
The band's celebratory live shows & incessant touring schedule have earned them a massive grassroots following nationwide. Since its inception in 2004, 311’s annual summer headlining amphitheatre run, Unity Tour, has become one of the largest modern rock concerts of the summer. Support acts on previous Unity Tours have included Sublime with Rome, The Offspring, Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Papa Roach, The Wailers, O.A.R., Matisyahu, and Ziggy Marley. Unity Tour 2012 will feature support from Slightly Stoopid.
311 BIO/HIGHLIGHTS:
* 311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska by vocalist/guitarist Nick Hexum, vocalist/dj SA Martinez, lead guitarist Tim Mahoney, drummer Chad Sexton and bassist P-Nut. The band now resides in Los Angeles.
* 311 has sold over 8.5 million units in the U.S.
* 311 has had 8 albums reach the Top 10 on Billboard’s U.S. Top 200 Sales Chart
* 311 has had 9 singles reach the Top 10 on Billboard’s U.S. Alternative Chart (including the #1 singles “Down”, “Love Song” & “Don’t Tread On Me” along with “Amber”, “All Mixed Up”, “Come Original”, “Creatures (For a While)”, “Hey You” and "Sunset in July")
* 311’s new album, Universal Pulse, debuted at #7 in July 2011 and was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Aerosmith).
* 311’s new album, due summer of 2011, was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Aerosmith).
* 311’s sound is a unique hybrid of rock, reggae, hip-hop & funk. A balance of hard rocking anthems and melodic reggae grooves - with an underlying message of unity & positivity.
* After years of incessant touring, 311 has developed a reputation as one of the most influential & most entertaining live bands in the U.S.
* With their celebratory live shows, 311 has earned a massive grassroots following. For the past nine years, 311 has headlined their summer “Unity Tour” in ampitheatres across the U.S.- drawing crowds of 10,000 to 18,000 people in Atlanta, Boston, DC, New Jersey, Los Angeles, St. Louis, West Palm, Charlotte, VA Beach, Denver, etc. The tour is consistently one of the largest modern rock concerts of the summer in the U.S.
* Past 311 tours have included an impressive array of opening acts. Bands such as No Doubt, Korn & Incubus all supported 311 on U.S. tours before they became headliners.
* Support acts on 311’s Unity Tour have included :
Sublime With Rome, The Offspring, Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Papa Roach, The Wailers, O.A.R., Matisyahu and Ziggy Marley.
* 311 has always stayed true to their own approach and their underlying message of unity and positivity. That message still rings true for them today…in their lyrics and at their celebratory live shows. Singer Nick Hexum typically ends each show with the words, “Stay Positive and Love Your Life.”
• Every other year on March 11th (“3-11 Day”), 311 holds a special concert event that attracts thousands of 311 fans from around the world. The show includes an extended setlist (5 hours / 60+ songs) and state of the art production. Last year the band sold-out the Mandalay Bay Arena and tickets were sold to fans in all 50 U.S. states and 13 different countries. 311 fans traveled from around the globe to meet each other and to celebrate 311 Day together.
Strangers
311 Lyrics
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But I can show you where's the beat
And you can do as you feel, as long as you move
Two perfect strangers sharing a groove
Suckers step up and want to cause friction
But violence is for those who can't handle diction
Competition is waning, circumnavigate the draining
Jump into the pit and just slam
Big respect goes out to those who can
Lose their shit once in a while
Act a fool just to mark time, yo, that's my style
And you can do as you feel, as long as you move
Two perfect strangers sharing a groove
The 311 song "Strangers" is an upbeat, energetic song that celebrates the power of music to bring people together. The lyrics are about two strangers who come together on the dance floor and connect through the rhythm and beat of the music. The song encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and dance to the music, without worrying about what others may think.
The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer describing how two strangers can come together through music. He encourages the listener to let go of their fears and inhibitions and dance to the music, as long as they move to the beat. The second verse talks about the negative aspects of the club scene, with the singer encouraging people to steer clear of violence and competition and instead focus on the joy of the music. He also urges listeners to let loose and have fun on the dance floor, even if it means acting a little foolish.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I don't know you, you don't know me
We are two strangers who have never met before
But I can show you where's the beat
I can help you find the rhythm of the music
And you can do as you feel, as long as you move
You can dance however you want as long as you keep moving
Two perfect strangers sharing a groove
Although we are strangers, we can enjoy the music together
Suckers step up and want to cause friction
Some people try to create conflict for no reason
But violence is for those who can't handle diction
People who resort to violence lack the ability to express themselves through words
Competition is waning, circumnavigate the draining
Competitive behavior is becoming boring, avoid the negativity it brings
Complaining about those who are steady maintaining the jam
Don't criticize those who are keeping the music going
Jump into the pit and just slam
Get into the crowd and start dancing
Big respect goes out to those who can
We admire those who can dance wildly without fear
Lose their shit once in a while
Occasionally let loose and have fun
Act a fool just to mark time, yo, that's my style
I enjoy being silly and dancing just to have a good time
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS HEXUM
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